Easter Monday on Kilvey Hill

Well yesterday I went up Kilvey hill with my son Ieuan.  Overall I feel that we both had an enjoyable 4 1/2 hours walking around, down, up, along, through and under most of the things on the hill.  To be  honest I doubt there was a part of the public area of the hill we did not walk over.
Here is a pictorial representation of the journey for you all to appreciate.

these first four photos are of a place locally known as Martin’s pond.  I feel the way the sun catches the very first photo makes it a great picture.

This is part of the way up the hill along part of the well known mountain bike track

A quick glimpse of the aerials at the top of Kilvey, showing us both that there is still a fair walk to go.

A few photos of the view from the top of the hill, something everyone in Swansea should at least look at once in their lives.

 

  
This one photo of my son was taken from the top of a mound that was once a windmill on the hill.

Then the journey back down the hill started, first visiting the great throne

 

And then the legendary ‘Green Man’ of Kilvey Hill.  When I looked upon this statue for the first time in ages I actually gasped in pleasant surprise when I saw the wonderful condition that the statue was in.  I am sure that Pete would be smiling.

Then it was down to the Viking boat, which unfortunately has not faired so well, with most of the boat destroyed, except for the figurehead

Then it was a quick double back to the stone circle, which still brings a smile to my face every time I visit it.
  
 

Heading on our final stretch down the hill towards the Archway we bumped into the totem pole, an object that I rarely get a chance to see.

And then finally finishing at the archway, which is regarded by some as the entrance to the hill.

I hope you all enjoyed this pictorial journey as much as I and Ieuan enjoyed the real thing.

Loving you all
G & I

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